“A lot of the girls didn’t understand.” Binky Felstead has opened up about an aspect of motherhood that isn’t discussed enough. The Made In Chelsea star reflected on the way your social circles change so drastically when you become a mum. The mum-of-two was 26-years-old when she was expecting her first child- daughter India. She […]

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“Your child is the devil.” A school secretary has gone viral after revealing she judges children based on their names. When we pick names for our children it is usually because they have a sweet or sentimental meaning. The name Grace is so popular because it means charm. Leo means brave people, making it a […]

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The TUI said unvaccinated pregnant teachers can easily work from home. Minister for Education Norma Foley says teachers who are under 14 weeks pregnant and unvaccinated are allowed to take sick leave. She defended the decision for unvaccinated teachers to return to school this September. “It is the recommendation of the Institute of Obstetricians and […]

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The HSE has confirmed a 12-week wait for birth registration in the east of the country. It is believed new parents are waiting nearly three months to register the birth of their babies. Parents in Wicklow, Dublin, and Kildare are most affected by this issue. “At present, there is a waiting time of up to […]

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“It’s been a brutal year and a half.” Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly believes Ireland’s COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted by Christmas. He said the Government is hoping to lift any remaining restrictions as swiftly as possible. “What we want to do is we want to provide real certainty. It’s been a brutal year and […]

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Just like clockwork, the sun has appeared just before the schools re-open for a brand new term. If there’s one thing we can rely on in Ireland it’s a week of blistering sunshine as the secondary school students head back to the classroom. I always feel nostalgic during this time of year. The shops are […]

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“My third baby will never be here.” Chrissy Teigen has opened up about the harrowing loss of her baby boy Jack. The mum said she hasn’t fully processed the death of her son. Teigen was reflecting on her life in New York when she got honest about losing her baby. “Just reminiscing about New York […]

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Vaccination is “a much better option than taking your chances.” As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise across the island of Ireland, more hospitals are seeing an increase in pregnant women testing positive for the virus. It is believed 10% of ICU patients with COVID-19 are pregnant women. According to the Irish Examiner, the low-vaccine […]

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“The pandemic may have been their first experience of losing someone close to them.” When I think back to what I learned in school, I can’t help but wonder why the formation of waterfalls was a bigger priority than teaching us about mental health. Imagine we were taught about ways to seek support, different types […]

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The re-opening of schools is a high priority for the Government. Medical experts have expressed their concerns about unvaccinated children returning to school this September. UCC Professor Gerry Killeen believes more children should have been vaccinated in time for the new school term. “We know that long Covid rates amongst children are in the region […]

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“We do not want anyone to be punished.” A new mum threw another woman’s baby from a hospital window in Russia, reports reveal. Viktoria Ivanova had just given birth to a baby boy when another mother walked over and grabbed her newborn son. 29-year-old Alina Araslanova threw baby Volodya out the window and he died […]

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“She was screaming, ‘My son, my son.’” A 5-year-old boy from Afghanistan has tragically passed away after falling from the window of a hotel in England. It is believed he fell 70ft at around 2.30 pm on August 19. The young boy was staying in the hotel with his mother. Mohammed Munib Majeedi’s tragic death […]

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“Considerable risks to perinatal mental health due to the pandemic.” The Psychological Society of Ireland is concerned about Ireland’s current COVID-19 restrictions and the impact they will have on pregnant women and their family’s mental health. The restrictions placed on the country’s maternity hospitals have caused huge uproar over the past few months. The PSI […]

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“Maternal mental health is still quite a taboo subject.” Frankie Bridge has called for an end to the stigma surrounding maternal mental health. The mum-of-two said there is too much pressure placed on pregnant women to embrace every minute and love pregnancy. She told ITV’s Lorraine that the pressure to keep your struggles a secret […]

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“I cannot imagine losing three of your children.” Two brothers were hit by a train during a memorial for their sibling who died at the same spot a week prior. The family from Charlotte in North Carolina were honouring their 27-year-old brother Baltazar Tiquiram Us, who was killed by a light-rail train on July 26. […]

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Step away from the razor and wax strips. One maternity nurse has revealed why you shouldn’t remove your pubic hair before giving birth in a now-viral TikTok. The American nurse urged her pregnant followers to leave their bush alone. Angela Grant Buechne said: “Pregnant? Don’t shave the bush!” @nutmeg_lcDon’t shave your bush! ##pregnancy ##pregnant ##birth […]

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Parents say it’s about time costumes like this were made available. Halloween will be here before we know it and Disney has got us covered. They have created an inclusive line of costumes for children with disabilities and they’re absolutely adorable. The company wants to ensure that every child gets the chance to dress up […]

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“We love him very much.” It’s a boy! Scarlett Johansson and SNL’s Colin Jost have welcomed their first child together. The parents welcomed a baby boy into the world, Johansson’s rep confirmed to People. Jost also confirmed the news on his Instagram by releasing a short statement. “Ok ok, we had a baby. His name […]

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They cast Diana too perfectly! The Crown has shared the first look at Season 5’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Dominic West will star as Prince Charles. Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana. Debicki has been perfectly cast as the late People’s Princess. Fans have praised the show’s casting director for choosing such a perfect […]

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Widespread panic has erupted across Afghanistan since the Taliban entered the capital on Sunday. The extreme Islamic group seized the presidential palace after the Government in Afghanistan collapsed last weekend. People are now gravely concerned for their safety and fear for their lives as the military group takes over for the first time in almost […]

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“I really see it as a gift.” Princess Beatrice is using her royal status to help spread a very special message. The expectant mum hopes to inspire children and help them feel understood by opening up about having dyslexia. “What inspired me to talk about dyslexia the way that I have, is because I really […]

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“We’re calling her name and she’s not talking or responding.” A 21-year-old mum from Florida was fatally shot during a Zoom call, reports claim. Shamaya Lynn was talking to her co-workers from her Florida home when her 3-year-old child accidentally shot her. It is believed the toddler found a loaded gun in their home and […]

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“I was told to toughen up and stop being a cry baby” Returning to school can be an exciting time for most kids, but for many, it can be daunting and intimidating. Bullying is more prevalent than ever and so many children are struggling to cope with it. Finding out that your child is a […]

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“It’s a very big risk” Irish parents are being warned about renting out bouncy castles due to a growing number of owners without insurance. They have been told they will be hiring them “at their own risk”. It is understood hundreds of bouncy castle owners are currently operating without insurance because there is no insurer […]

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Have we forgotten how much our nurses have sacrificed and experienced during the pandemic? The height of the pandemic was an unbearably brutal time for all of us, but our nurses were the ones on the frontline. They were the ones who witnessed the death toll rising on their wards rather than watching the figures […]

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“Totally hacked off and really upset by this.” Parents are armed with a list the length of their arms when the back-to-school season rolls around. Uniforms, new shoes, books, lunch recipes, school fees, hair cuts, and more. The one thing parents don’t usually have to worry about is their child’s name, but one mum is […]

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“You have no heart. This is so wrong.” American Idol’s Syesha Mercado has lost custody of her newborn daughter. The news comes just five months after she lost custody of her 1-year-old son Amen’Ra. The mum revealed the moment her baby girl was taken from her at a roadside safety check in Florida last week. […]

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Curl up on the sofa with these heartwarming and emotional series. We promised ourselves we wouldn’t binge-watch the new season of Virgin River, but did we stick to that promise? No. As usual, we were glued to the TV until all hours and have been left with a Virgin River-shaped hole in our hearts. The […]

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“We have to take action, otherwise we’re going to lose more and more lives.” “How many lives do we have to lose to push this issue?” asked the father of a teenager who was stabbed to death in Dublin. Abdul Raguragui expressed his frustration at how little is being done to cease knife crime in […]

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The child was rushed to Tallaght Hospital. A young girl is in critical condition after a late-night crash in Co. Tipperary. According to reports, two cars collided shortly after 11.30 pm last night. It is believed the incident took place in Lismaline, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Tipperary. The male drivers of both cars were taken to University […]

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“It’s definitely been a huge learning curve.” Aoife Walsh has opened up about life as a first-time mum and we just love how honest she is. The new mum welcomed her baby girl Penelope Rose into the world last month. Aoife and her daughter returned home from the hospital last week and it sounds like […]

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He believed his children possessed serpent DNA. A father killed his two children over QAnon conspiracy theories, according to reports. Authorities revealed Matthew Coleman killed his two children with a spear gun in Mexico. The 40-year-old was arrested and charged with the foreign murder of U.S nationals. The children’s bodies were discovered by a farmworker on […]

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The driver of the SUV was not injured in the accident. A male teenager has been rushed to hospital after a road traffic collision in Tullamore, Offaly. Gardaí were called to the scene of the collision between an SUV and the young male pedestrian yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at 2.15 pm at Church Road, Tullamore. […]

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The National Maternity is set to allow ‘unrestricted’ visits to support partners. The Holles Street Hospital stated that a partner or support person can now join a pregnant person at most of their hospital appointments. The new guidelines will give partners unrestricted visitation at inpatient appointments between 8 am to 9 pm For women in […]

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They are being held in Garda stations in Limerick city. Gardaí have arrested a man and woman in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy. The young boy was killed in Limerick earlier this year. The man, in his 30s, and the woman in her 20s, are being detained under Section 4 of The […]

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The HSE is pleasantly surprised by the uptake so far. Over 42,000 children aged between 12 and 15 have registered for their COVID-19, the HSE has confirmed. Paul Reid admitted he was “pleasantly surprised” by the high number of children being registered. There are an estimated 280,000 children in the cohort. The head of the […]

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It’s the bookish news we didn’t know we needed. Dolly Parton is set to publish her first novel in 2022 and it sounds absolutely incredible. The singer-songwriter has teamed up with author James Patterson for Run, Rose, Run. “I’ve combined my love of storytelling and books with the release of #RunRoseRun, a novel I’ve co-authored […]

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Police offers believe the boy is no more than a week old. A baby boy was found alive in a chest of drawers in Chicago. Reports confirmed that the baby was discovered in a discarded piece of furniture down an alleyway in the Montclare neighborhood. A passerby discovered the infant in the chest of drawers […]

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The AMA believes this change will help prevent discrimination. The American Medical Association has called for baby’s genders to be removed from public birth certificates. The child’s gender can still be accessed for public, health and, statistical reasons, but the public will not be able to view it. The suggestion came from AMA’s LGBTQ+ advisory […]

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Morning sickness usually ends between weeks 12 and 16 of pregnancy. A new study has found that 25% of women in Ireland experience morning sickness throughout their entire pregnancy. Morning sickness tends to start during your sixth week of pregnancy and is worst during your ninth. Most women only experience it during the first trimester, […]

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Pregnant people feel like “second-class citizens”, according to maternity advocates. The current maternity hospital restrictions have come under fire, despite the Rotunda Hospital explaining why they’re in place. Linda Kelly, who advocates for better maternity care, has called for a road map to be put in place so pregnant people have a better idea of […]

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Did your baby’s name make the list? Trying to pick a baby name is no easy feat. The list of options is never-ending and we really are spoiled for choice. Some names are more popular than others. Baby name trends come and go, but some never go out of style. The most popular baby names […]

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“The happiest, luckiest bunch in the whole world.” Huge congratulations are in order for Aoibhín Garrihy and her husband who have welcomed their third child together. The mum gave birth to her baby girl on Monday, August 9. She confirmed the news by sharing a beautiful photo of her daughter on Instagram and she’s as […]

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The Sleepy Hollow actress shared her wonderful news on Instagram this week. Huge congratulations are in order for actress Christina Ricci, who is pregnant with her second child. The Addams Family actress revealed her special news on Instagram. She posted a photo of her sonogram and wrote, “Life keeps getting better,” alongside the image. Her […]

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“We always strive to accommodate partners if there are individual extenuating circumstances.” The Rotunda Hospital has issued a statement about its current maternity restrictions. The hospital has come under fire for not allowing partners to attend appointments, but the hospital has now confirmed why their restrictions are still in place. They explained that 60% of […]

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“We are devastated by his death.” Tributes have been pouring in for 5-year-old Freddie Farrow, who tragically died in a UK department store last month. Freddie Farrow was struck in the head by a mirror during a shopping trip to Fenwick on Colchester’s High Street. The young boy was rushed to hospital in critical condition […]

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These holiday destinations have got the royal seal of approval. One of the royals’ main responsibilities is to carry out engagements across the world. Prince William, The Duchess of Cambridge and co. often travel to all corners of the world for both work and holidays and it’s safe to say we’re a little jealous of […]

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One mum has seriously splashed out on quite the lavish present for her 7 and 9-year-old children. The mum revealed she surprised her children with a £141,000 Mercedes. Yes, you read that figure right… The mum said the 7 seater car was the ultimate gift for her son and daughter. Her daughter Pixie shared a […]

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The impact the pandemic has had on our mental health is hard to comprehend. The isolation, constant worrying, and never-ending bad news have damaged the mental health of millions of people, including children. Researchers have recently discovered that twice as many children are now suffering from mental health disorders, including anxiety. This news is unsurprising […]

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Taryn and her siblings were placed in their grandmother’s care due to their mother’s substance abuse issues. A grandmother is currently on trial after her 8-year-old granddaughter was found dead. Police confirmed that the body of Taryn Summers was discovered in a black plastic bag on the floor of a car this April. The young […]

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